The NCAA added another layer of chaos to the fallout of Wednesday's federal ruling on transfer rules, saying Thursday that student-athletes who participate in games during the 14-day temporary restraining order will lose a season of eligibility if the ruling is reversed.
The NCAA published an eight-question document designed to help its membership in understanding issues stemming from Wednesday's decision. The fourth question asked whether the season of competition legislation applies to a student-athlete competing during the 14-day TRO.
"Yes," the document states. "The 14-day TRO only enjoined Bylaw 14.5.5.1 and does not change the season of competition legislation.